AI Governance for Clinical & Healthcare Practices
Clinical settings handle the most sensitive personal data there is. AI tools that touch patient information carry the highest regulatory and reputational risk, and the compliance bar has never been higher.
Why clinical AI compliance is the most complex
Special Category Data
Health data is special category under UK GDPR, requiring explicit consent or a lawful basis under Article 9, a Data Protection Policy, and a DPO in many cases. AI tools that process clinical notes, diagnosis summaries, or treatment records must be rigorously assessed.
NHS DSPT Obligations
Organisations accessing NHS systems must meet Data Security and Protection Toolkit requirements. AI tools that interact with NHS data or patient-facing systems need explicit assessment against DSPT standards.
Clinical Decision AI
AI tools used for clinical decision support, diagnosis assistance, or treatment recommendation may be classified as medical devices under MHRA regulations, carrying additional conformity assessment requirements.
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